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Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£27
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£28
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
41 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
41 m
Trains on 30 Aug
2
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 2 trains from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 52 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Kaiserslautern trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 9556 | Delayed 7:34 9:21Mannheim Hbf | 0h46 | 8:11 8:11Kaiserslautern Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4347 | 9:35 Mannheim Hbf | 0h44 | 10:19 Kaiserslautern Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4119 | 10:36 Mannheim Hbf | 0h48 | 11:24 Kaiserslautern Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4123 | 12:36 Mannheim Hbf | 0h48 | 13:24 Kaiserslautern Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern run on average 1 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 36m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 21:57 |
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Interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits, ideal for families and curious visitors interested in technology and natural phenomena.
Art museum focused on changing contemporary exhibitions, well suited to visitors seeking modern visual culture in the city centre.
Municipal museum on regional history and folklore, housed in a historic complex with objects linked to everyday life in the Palatinate.
Central square above the imperial palace remains, surrounded by historic buildings and a useful starting point for exploring the old town.
Lively square beside the Stiftskirche with markets, fountains and seating, popular for a relaxed pause in the city centre.
Extensive urban park with themed gardens, walking paths and seasonal planting, making it one of the city’s most enjoyable green spaces.
A Pfalz classic of pork stomach stuffed with potatoes, sausage meat and spices. It is strongly tied to regional home cooking and tavern menus.
A coarse liver sausage from the Palatinate, usually served on bread or with potatoes. It is a staple of traditional regional butcher cuisine.
Blood sausage from the Palatinate, commonly eaten with sauerkraut or bread. It is a long-standing part of local farmhouse and pub food traditions.
Established restaurant serving refined German and regional cooking in a smart, comfortable atmosphere suited to a longer meal.
Traditional German brewery-style restaurant known for hearty regional dishes and beers in a lively, casual setting.
Popular Palatinate-style venue with filling local dishes and a friendly tavern feel, good for trying regional comfort food.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually reasonable, and local public transport is affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Kaiserslautern Hbf -> Stiftsplatz, Kaiserslautern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kaiserslautern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mannheim to Kaiserslautern trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Kaiserslautern Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Vogelweh. Use this guide to compare Mannheim and Kaiserslautern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd is 9 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Restaurant Tennisklause, Istanbul, Pasta Bar, Pizzeria Corona
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd.
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld is 9 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld.
Kaiserslautern Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Antalya, Orient Grill, Öz-Firat Döner Haus, San Marino
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Altes Zollamt, Zum deutschen Michel.
Vogelweh is 4 km from Kaiserslautern city centre. Public transport options include:
Vogelweh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Subway, Zimtblüte, Globus Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Vogelweh. ATMs are available at Vogelweh.
Ticket office support is available at Vogelweh. Information desks are available at Vogelweh.
Luggage storage is available at Vogelweh. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vogelweh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vogelweh: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vogelweh.
Kaiserslautern West is 1 km from Kaiserslautern city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserslautern West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ronni's Bistro, Domino's, Pizza Attack, Pfaffgrill
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern West. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern West.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern West. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern West.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern West.
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